Linear Voltage Regulators

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:regulations
gptkbp:application Power supply circuits
gptkbp:benefits Simplicity of design
Heat dissipation
gptkbp:challenges Thermal management
Component selection
PCB layout
Power dissipation
gptkbp:cooling_system Often included in design
gptkbp:drops Minimum voltage difference required
gptkbp:feedback_mechanism Used for voltage regulation
gptkbp:function Regulate output voltage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Linear Voltage Regulators
gptkbp:input_capacitor May be required for stability
gptkbp:input_output Varies by model
Constant voltage
Higher than output voltage
Limited by design
Must be above output voltage plus dropout voltage
gptkbp:is_standardized_by LDO (Low Dropout) Regulators
Standard Linear Regulators
gptkbp:line_regulation Ability to maintain output voltage with varying input voltage
gptkbp:load_regulation Ability to maintain output voltage with varying load
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Analog_Devices
gptkb:Maxim_Integrated
gptkb:Microchip_Technology
gptkb:ON_Semiconductor
gptkb:Texas_Instruments
gptkbp:notable_applications gptkb:Acoustic
Embedded systems
Signal conditioning
Battery chargers
LED drivers
RF applications
Power management ICs
Voltage reference circuits
Computer power supplies
Sensor power supplies
gptkbp:operational_use Lower than switching regulators
gptkbp:output_capacitor May be required for stability
gptkbp:type gptkb:computer
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Telecommunications
Consumer electronics
Medical devices
Automotive applications
Industrial equipment